Bridgestone Wins Two Prestigious Quality and Safety Awards as a Trusted Partner of Toyota at the “2026 TMA Annual Supplier Conference”
Mr. Hiroshi Yoshizane, Group President of Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, and China (left)
and Mr. Akihito Ishii, Managing Director of Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. (right)
Bangkok, April 9, 2026 - Bridgestone, a leader in premium tire innovation, received two prestigious awards in recognition of its outstanding performance in 2025. “The Winner of 2025 Regional Supplier Outstanding Performance in Quality Management” was presented to Bridgestone Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., while the “TCC Safety Activity 2025 The Best Safety Award” was presented to Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. The awards were presented at the “2026 TMA Annual Supplier Conference,” organized by Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd., to honor top-performing suppliers across Thailand and the Asia region, at Centara Life Government Complex Hotel and Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana.
The Quality Management Award recognizes Bridgestone Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for its consistently high product quality standards and efficient manufacturing, reinforcing Toyota’s trust in Bridgestone as a key regional partner. Meanwhile, the Best Safety Award presented to Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. reflects its continuous commitment to advancing safety standards across all operations. These achievements underscore the strong strategic partnership between Bridgestone and Toyota in driving sustainable and long-term growth in the automotive industry.
Mr. Hiroshi Yoshizane, Group President of Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, and China (right), received the Quality Management Award from Mr. Masahiko Maeda, President of Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (left)
Mr. Hiroshi Yoshizane, Group President of Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, and China said, “This achievement stands as a proud testament to the dedication of our management and teams across the Asia Pacific region. At the core of our commitment is maintaining high quality standards, while advancing tire innovation and integrated mobility solutions to meet the needs of Toyota and the evolving lifestyles of our customers. We sincerely thank Toyota for its continued trust, confidence, and for honoring Bridgestone as a trusted partner. Building on this trust, we remain committed to further enhancing the driving experience into the future.”
Mr. Akihito Ishii, Managing Director of Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd., received The Best Safety Award
Mr. Akihito Ishii, Managing Director of Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd., said, “The Best Safety Award reflects Bridgestone’s strong commitment to elevating safety standards to meet Toyota’s requirements. We are dedicated to advancing safety innovation and initiatives across all aspects to ensure confidence in every journey for our customers. We sincerely thank Toyota for its trust in Bridgestone as a valued business partner, which serves as a key driving force for us to deliver value and high-quality mobility solutions to Thai society.”
About Bridgestone in Thailand:
Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. In Thailand, Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. (TBSC) is a leading manufacturer in the Thai automotive industry, while Bridgestone Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (BSTL) is the exclusive importer & distributor, and supervises the marketing strategy for Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton branded tires in Thailand. Bridgestone is a brand trusted by its customers, dealers and business partners. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, China SBU (Strategic Business Unit) at a Glance
